disgustar Negative Imperative Conjugation
disgustar — to dislike
Negative commands like 'no disgustes' (tú) are formed using the present subjunctive.
disgustar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone NOT to do something. It's the opposite of a positive command, like 'Don't touch that!' or 'Don't worry!'
Notes on disgustar in the Negative Imperative
For negative commands, Spanish always uses the present subjunctive forms. Disgustar is regular in the present subjunctive, so the negative forms are straightforward.
Example Sentences
No disgustes a tu hermano.
Don't upset your brother.
tú
No disgusten esa comida, es picante.
Don't eat that food, it's spicy.
ustedes
No disgustemos el pastel antes de tiempo.
Let's not eat the cake ahead of time.
nosotros
¡No disgustéis el secreto!
Don't reveal the secret!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'disgustar' with 'no'.
Correct: Use 'no disgustes' (tú), 'no disguste' (usted), etc.
Why: The infinitive cannot be used for commands, positive or negative.
Mistake: Using indicative forms like 'no disgustas'.
Correct: Always use the subjunctive form: 'no disgustes'.
Why: Negative commands in Spanish require the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: disgusto
Use 'disgusto' (yo) or 'disgusta' (él/ella/usted) for present dislikes or things that currently displease.
Preterite
yo: disgusté
Use the preterite 'disgustó' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaron' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for completed actions of disliking or displeasing.
Imperfect
yo: disgustaba
Use the imperfect 'disgustaba' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaban' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for ongoing or habitual dislikes in the past.
Future
yo: disgustaré
Use the future 'disgustará' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustarán' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) to predict or state what will displease.
Conditional
yo: disgustaría
Use the conditional 'disgustaría' (yo/él/ella/usted) to express what would displease or for polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: disguste
Use 'disguste' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgusten' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) after expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: disgustara
The imperfect subjunctive 'disgustara' or 'disgustase' is used for past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: disgusta
Use imperative forms like 'disgusta' (tú) or 'disguste' (usted) for direct commands.